Children Support Worker Waking Nights - Clevedon

Brandon Trust; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 1,818,000 - 2,025,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon Trust in Clevedon is seeking a Children's Support Worker for waking nights to support children aged 5–18. You will follow personalised plans to provide overnight care with dignity, responding to individual needs and creating a safe, calm environment throughout the night. Join a supportive team on a 7‑day rota, including weekends.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. You will receive full training, safeguarding and DBS checks, and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and child-focused approach.
• Commitment to supporting children and young people to thrive.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, resilient, and able to work during waking night shifts.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Visa sponsorship not offered for this role; right to work in the UK required.
• A Level 3 Childcare qualification desirable or willingness to pursue one.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised overnight support tailored to each child's needs.
• Support evening and morning routines.
• Promote wellbeing, comfort and safety overnight.
• Assist with personal care, medication as required.
• Maintain accurate records and relevant documentation.
• Work as part of a supportive team and ensure smooth shift communication.
• Rotas cover a 7-day schedule, including weekends.

Skills

Caring approach

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification desirable

Job description

Children’s Support Worker – Waking Nights – ClevedonPositions: Full TimePay: £13.20 – £13.47 per hourContract: Permanent, Waking NightsBase Location: ClevedonDrivers are essential due to the travel required.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and committed Children's Support Workers to join our Clevedon team, supporting children and young people aged 5–18 during waking night shifts.The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, person-centred overnight support that respects each child's views, wishes and individuality. You'll help create a safe, calm and reassuring environment throughout the night, ensuring children and young people feel secure, listened to and supported.Working alongside children and young people, you'll support their wellbeing and independence by following personalised support plans and responding to individual needs overnight. This may include supporting evening and morning routines, administering medication where required, and providing personal care in a respectful and dignified way. Full training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing personalised overnight support tailored to each child's individual needs, preferences and goalsSupporting children and young people with evening routines, settling for the night and morning routines where requiredPromoting wellbeing, comfort and safety throughout the nightSupporting with personal care, medication and health-related needs where requiredMaintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentationResponding positively and confidently to changing support needs overnightBuilding positive relationships with children, families and professionalsFollowing safeguarding, health and safety, and care procedures at all timesWorking as part of a supportive team and contributing to effective communication between shiftsSupport is provided across a 7-day rota, including weekends.

What We're Looking For

A caring, patient and child-focused approachA genuine commitment to supporting children and young people to thriveGood communication and teamwork skillsReliability, resilience and the ability to work confidently during waking night shiftsWillingness to learn and develop professionallyA full UK driving licence and access to a vehiclePlease note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK.A Level 3 Childcare qualification is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.

Why Join Brandon Trust?

Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full. We work alongside children and young people so they can be heard, make choices and thrive in their communities.You'll receive full training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills in a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Safeguarding Statement

Brandon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced Children's DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of qualifications and identity.